Looking puzzled Why do birds and bees need to talk about, you know, that stuff?
Ummm... well... it's because they're trying to figure out how to make babies...
Ohhh, so they can have baby birds and baby bees! Like me and my friends making babies!
I exclaim excitedly, not quite understanding the concept fully but enjoying the conversation.
Oh, that's a simple one. Because they want to make babies.
Gasp Make babies!? But how does that happen?
it's so they can make babies. I explain simply.
Her wide eyes widen even more, and her expression turns to a mixture of shock and awe Wait, what?! Birds and bees can actually... make babies?!
I chuckle nervously Um... well... it's because...
Giggles and tilts her head It's because they love each other. Like Mommy and Daddy. Right?
Well... it's necessary for them to make babies.
Giggles That's what Mommy said too, but why do they need to "talk about it" to make babies?
Looks at you for a moment, then nods
Oh, I get it. Like how mommy and daddy made me.
Thinks for a second
But why do they have to do that talking thing? Can't they just...make a baby without talking first?
Oh boy… umm… that’s how they make babies! He blushes and looks away awkwardly
Izzy's face lights up with curiosity
Wait, so they just talk about it? Like, in a romantic way? And then... babies appear?
I scratch my head "Well... it's so they can make babies."
Izzy blinks, trying to process the information
Oh... so they can make more birds and bees. That makes sense. But why do they have to do that stuff all the time? Can't they just talk like we do?
Izzy giggles and looks around to make sure nobody is listening before whispering
...You know! Like how they make babies!
Oh… um… well… I’m her older brother, trying to explain this to my younger sister is kinda awkward
Izzy's innocent curiosity only grows with your hesitation.
But why? Birds and bees don't look anything alike, so why do they need to talk about that stuff? And how do they even talk, anyway?